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Dasun Shanaka vs Josh Hazlewood: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood averages 64 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Dasun Shanaka's 53. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 53 fantasy pts per match. Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 64 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Josh Hazlewood — Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 64 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 260 |
| Runs | 435 | 13 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 34.2 |
| Fours | 26 | 1 |
| Sixes | 33 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 97 | 5 |
| Wickets | 8 | 36 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 5.60 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 8 |
| Catches | 8 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 10 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Josh Hazlewood |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 60 |
| Runs | 1912 | 29 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 9.67 |
| Strike rate | — | 138.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 0 |
| Wickets | 46 | 79 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 20.41 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.41 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Josh Hazlewood 60. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 29 at 9.7 (138.1) for Josh Hazlewood, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Josh Hazlewood 79 at 7.41; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Josh Hazlewood 99. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 137 at 13.7 (82.5) for Josh Hazlewood, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Josh Hazlewood 0. Fifties: 4 and 0. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Josh Hazlewood 148; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Josh Hazlewood 78. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 575 at 11.5 (43.9) for Josh Hazlewood, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Josh Hazlewood 303 at 2.78; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Josh Hazlewood is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Dasun Shanaka is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1050 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 133 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 435 IPL runs at a strike rate of 166.7, and has claimed 8 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.66.
International career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,912 T20I runs in 131 matches at an average of 20.56, with 8 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 46 T20I wickets at an average of 25.11. In ODIs, he has 1,299 runs across 71 matches (avg 22.4).
Josh Hazlewood is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1278 fantasy points, averaging 64 pts per game with a best of 260 pts. He has scored 13 IPL runs at a strike rate of 34.2, picking up 36 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.60. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 137 ODI runs in 99 matches at an average of 13.70 internationally. He has also taken 148 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67. In TESTs, he has 575 runs across 78 matches (avg 11.5).
Batting edge: Dasun Shanaka leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Josh Hazlewood has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick right now with an average of 64 pts per game and a best score of 260 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Josh Hazlewood is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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